Linux Security Roundup for Week 27, 2025

This summary provides an overview of the key Linux security updates from the week of July 2, 2025, across major distributions including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu.

AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux experienced a series of important security updates including those for:
- `libblockdev`, `gimp`, and `sudo` (critical)
- `firefox` (multiple updates)
- `kernel` and `glibc` (moderate)

A total of 92 updates were issued, addressing vulnerabilities across various packages, emphasizing the need for users to stay current with their installations.

Debian GNU/Linux

Debian issued several security updates, notably for `sudo`, `catdoc`, `chromium`, and `mediawiki`. Overall, 12 updates were noted, focusing primarily on privilege escalation and application vulnerabilities.

Fedora Linux

Fedora released several crucial updates including for `chromium`, `guacamole-server`, and `darktable`. Updates were made across both Fedora 41 and 42, ensuring users are protected against new threats.

Gentoo Linux

Gentoo issued a security alert regarding `sudo`, with a focus on privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux provided updates related to `libblockdev`, `gtk`, and several critical updates for `python` libraries. This week, multiple important updates were released, highlighting the ongoing focus on securing applications and system components.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat rolled out significant updates for `libblockdev`, `python`, and several `mod_auth_openidc` versions. Highlighting multiple critical vulnerabilities, Red Hat's updates aim to bolster security across its enterprise solutions.

Slackware Linux

Slackware issued updates for packages including `sudo` and `thunderbird`, emphasizing the importance of keeping software current for security purposes.

SUSE Linux

SUSE provided important updates for the Linux Kernel, `gimp`, and `sudo`, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring system integrity.

Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu issued a wide array of updates addressing vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, `Sudo`, and several applications. The focus on kernel vulnerabilities signifies the ongoing effort to secure the core of the operating system.

Conclusion

The ongoing security updates across these distributions underscore the importance of regularly updating software to protect systems from vulnerabilities. Users are encouraged to implement these updates promptly to maintain security and stability in their Linux environments. Given the critical nature of many updates, administrators should assess and apply patches as soon as feasible to mitigate the risks associated with known vulnerabilities

Linux Security Roundup for Week 27, 2025

Here is a roundup of last week's Linux security updates for AlmaLinux, Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora Linux, Gentoo Linux, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Slackware Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Linux.

Linux Security Roundup for Week 27, 2025 @ Linux Compatible